<p>Factors under consideration (in order of importance):</p>
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<li><p>Best environment for someone with little idea of what career he wants to pursue. Right now I am thinking medicine, but I'd really like for college to help me discover my true passion.</p></li>
<li><p>Academic prowess; accessibility of research and internships.</p></li>
<li><p>Overall vibe of student body. I'm a rather introverted person, not looking to be involved in Greek life and to abstain from lots of drinking, partying, etc.</p></li>
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<p>Please help me decide where to enroll this fall! This has been causing me mental anguish!
Thank you!</p>
<p>Pomona.(like above, if and only if, it’s not costing your family and arm and a leg-assuming they don’t have the financial position to pay it without them having to adjust their way of life).</p>
<p>Another vote for Pomona. I think it’s worth the extra money- these days the UCs are pretty expensive and you get a lot less for your money as well, especially now that the state budget is being cut to the bone. You will finish in four years at Pomona, for sure, with a wonderful education, plenty of internship opportunities, and a great network.
And for someone on the quiet side, Pomona’s small size will really help you become connected to the community.</p>
<p>I do not necessarily think introverts do better in a smaller environment…I think it depends on the introvert :P</p>
<p>However, knowing how advising is at MY large state school, if you are looking for a lot of guidance in that department, help choosing a “path” would definitely be one tangible benefit of a small school.</p>
<p>So, based on that fact, I’d choose the smallest school…</p>
<p>If the private is too expensive, then I’d pick UCB, because UCLA strikes me as the more “preppy” sister ;). UCB seems to have a lot of alternative social organizations (like the co-ops) which might be a good way to get involved with a “group” but not go Greek.</p>